When annual leave and sickness coincide
When on holiday, employees want to sit back and have a good time, but in some cases, annual leave and sickness can collide, leaving employers
HR INFO | Working through lunch
If you look around your office, you may spot many people eating lunch at their desks and diligently getting on with work. Some may even
The importance of employee objectives
Performance management is much more than just an annual review. To get the very best out of your employees, it is important for all employers
Co-op off its milk trolley
Council officers prosecuted a supermarket after a worker was injured moving a trolley with a faulty roll cage. The court heard managers could have prevented
Frequently Asked Health & Safety Questions
Ellis Whittam is often asked about Health & Safety in the workplace. So we’ve put together some of the more commonly asked questions: Do Health
Gross misconduct – an FAQ for employers
Blog When an employee commits an act of gross misconduct, employers will often not know what their next step should be. Can you do an
Employers, watch out for Glassdoor
Employers, watch out for Glassdoor The increasing use of websites such as Glassdoor, where employees can post anonymous reviews about their employer, means that it
Harassment and bullying in manufacturing
BLOG We all want our workplaces to be free from harassment and bullying. Unfortunately, employers have hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons in recent
Recouping training costs from employees
Staff training is vital to keep your organisation successful and ahead of the competition. It enables employees’ skills to remain up to date and fill
Call the experts in!
A recent Employment Tribunal case shows the risks of carrying out redundancies without the required knowledge and experience. In Cassidy v Quest Vitamins Ltd, the
Employer’s guide to allergies at work
At this time of year, allergies, such as hay fever, can flare up. Allergies can be one of the reasons why an employee’s productivity goes
HR INFO | Can employers lawfully demote employees?
Blog As an alternative to dismissal, an employer may consider other types of action, such as demotion. But, can you demote an employee and lower their pay?
